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Theo Douglas

Contributing Writer

Theo Douglas is news editor for Government Technology. He was previously assistant managing editor for Industry Insider — California. His reporting experience includes covering municipal, county and state governments, business and breaking news.

Workforce & People

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Hires Innovation Lead

Gov. Gavin Newsom this week announced that Nolwenn Godard, a technology executive with a lengthy private-sector resume, would take over as the new director of the Office of Data and Innovation.

February 03, 2023
· Theo Douglas
Budget & Finance

California Tech Agency Asks for Additional Digital Equity Funds

The California Department of Technology has issued a budget change proposal that would allow for nine positions and $2.5 million from the state’s General Fund to develop and oversee the implementation of a digital equity plan.

January 18, 2023
· Theo Douglas
Budget & Finance

California’s Proposed Budget Holds Good and Bad News for IT

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a state budget Tuesday that seeks to address an estimated $22.5 billion shortfall, bringing both investment and spending reductions for IT over several years.

January 12, 2023
· Theo Douglas
Workforce & People

Orange County, Calif., Deepens IT Bench With Two New Hires

Longtime technologist Ed Althof will serve as the new assistant chief information officer and chief technology officer. Kc Roestenberg was recently appointed as the county’s new CIO following the July 7 departure of Joel Golub.

October 06, 2022
· Theo Douglas
Policy

California Gov. Newsom Signs Several IT Bills Ahead of Deadline

A group of technology-related bills were recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom as the deadline to sign or veto legislation nears. The bills, now law, ranged from cybersecurity and transportation to electronic prescription drug tracking.

September 27, 2022
· Theo Douglas
Policy

California: Deadline Nears for IT Bills on Gov. Newsom’s Desk

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed one piece of tech legislation into law and has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto the other bills that have cleared the statehouse, including several related to IT and cybersecurity.

September 19, 2022
· Theo Douglas
Government Experience

California Tech Leaders Share Community Engagement Lessons

Bay Area tech officials shared their insights about the changes and challenges facing government IT shops caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The need to engage with those they serve emerged as a common thread.

August 31, 2022
· Theo Douglas
Workforce & People

Oakland, Calif., Hires First Chief Information Security Officer

The East Bay city has hired its inaugural chief information security officer in Miriam Mehari. Mehari joined the city in 2005 and most recently served as an information systems administrator.

August 30, 2022
· Theo Douglas
Cloud & Computing

California IT Bills Survive as Legislative Deadline Nears

With the Legislature's Aug. 31 deadline fast approaching, a handful of IT-focused bills are still under consideration. The bills range from CDT oversight of broadband projects to expanded data breach notification rules.

August 23, 2022
· Theo Douglas
Policy

Lawmakers Consider Several IT-Focused Bills in California

A handful of tech-related bills are being reviewed at the Capitol as lawmakers return from summer recess. The legislation will have to clear fiscal committees in both houses by Aug. 12 to stand a chance of becoming law this session.

August 01, 2022
· Theo Douglas